folly in French
folly in French is folie, sottise — folly means a foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
folly in French
folie
Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.
sottise
Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.
folie
(architecture) A fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons.
What does "folly" mean?
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noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
"Investing his entire savings in one stock was pure folly."
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noun An elaborate, purely decorative building constructed for visual effect rather than practical use.
"The estate had a stone folly built to look like a ruined tower."
folly in a sentence
- Investing his entire savings in one stock was pure folly.
- History remembers the war as a tragic folly.
- The estate had a stone folly built to look like a ruined tower.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "folly" in French?
"folly" in French is folie, sottise. folly means: A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
How do you use "folly" in a sentence?
Example: "Investing his entire savings in one stock was pure folly." In French, "folly" is folie, sottise.
Are there other ways to say "folly" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "folly": folie, sottise.
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